Chapter 357:

Gerry leaned forward, resting his hands on his knees, and pulled out his phone.

“What is Alicia into these days? Cooking can be exhausting.

I should offer her something as a gesture of gratitude.”

Caden found himself momentarily speechless.

It felt as though he had been struck by Gerry’s words, as if he were accusing him of neglecting Alicia.

“Sure, ask her what she enjoys,” Caden replied, his voice steady.

If Gerry got an answer, Caden resolved to send her a gift first.

Gerry dialed Alicia’s number, but she didn’t pick up.

“What’s going on? She didn’t answer,” he remarked.

Caden replied, “She’s been a bit down lately.

You might need to call a few more times and say something kind.”

“What’s troubling her?” Gerry asked.

“She usually has such a good temper.

What kind of jerk could make her so upset that she won’t even pick up her phone?”

himself at a

first time, Caden found himself being scolded without being able to

pretending to focus on the documents in front

faintest hint of

need

for explanations—just do as I

calling again, but there

to keep calling her? She’s serious this time, I can feel it,” Gerry grumbled under his breath, not wanting to get involved—especially not at

flicker of impatience crossed Caden’s face, though

her again,” he

if she still doesn’t pick up, go to her

was speechless, brows

something unusual about Caden today, something

to

you feeling alright? You

his eyes glued to

makes you say

the stack

you’ve signed Alicia’s

his eyes

enough, Alicia’s name was

with a weary sigh, he flipped through a

Alicia.

Alicia.

Alicia.

single one bore her

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